University of Maryland, College Park
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Maryland, College Park?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Maryland, College Park, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Maryland, College Park?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMD College Park accepted 45% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 59,998 people applied and 26,897 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Maryland, College Park:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at University of Maryland, College Park, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Maryland, College Park by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UMD College Park considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Maryland, College Park?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Maryland, College Park as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.96. 73% of freshmen who attended UMD College Park were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 88% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Maryland, College Park. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
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